Behavioral Health Contracting - California and Western United States (Remote)
Job Description
About the Role
Join UnitedHealth Group as a Behavioral Health Contracting - California and Western United States (Remote) in United States. Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best.
Key Responsibilities
- develop strong working relationships, this includes being prepared for scheduled calls with customers and wr.
- provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
- develop and analyzing behavioral health fee schedules using Excel Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoin.
- manage multiple projects and assignments while juggling various internal and external conference calls and.
Requirements
- level discernment and decision
- making abilities that enable someone to support and work with upper level
- paced work environment with multiple, every
- internally and externally
Benefits & Compensation
- level discernment and decision
- making abilities that enable someone to support and work with upper level
- paced work environment with multiple, every
- internally and externally
Work Schedule
- 8:00 am to 5:00 pm PST schedule.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join UnitedHealth Group as a Behavioral Health Contracting - California and Western United States (Remote).
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Behavioral Health Contracting - California and Western United States (Remote) at UnitedHealth Group a 7.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% of all General Medicine physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, remote work flexibility.
Positions in this range offer a solid balance between clinical responsibility and personal time. Most providers report manageable workloads with adequate recovery time.
General Medicine — Physician Career Context
This General Medicine position at UnitedHealth Group is open to physician candidates.
Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.
Remote physician positions in General Medicine have grown significantly in recent years, offering clinicians the ability to maintain a full patient panel without geographic constraints or commute-related burnout.
Compensation Analysis
UnitedHealth Group lists compensation for this physician position at $73k to $130k annually.
Location & Logistics
This is a fully remote physician position. Remote clinicians can practice from any state where they hold an active license, eliminating commute time and offering maximum schedule flexibility. Many remote healthcare positions also allow providers to establish a more sustainable long-term practice pattern.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- Fully remote — work from anywhere with an active license
- Transparent compensation ($73k–$130k)
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Behavioral health contracting, Managed care, Provider network development, Contract negotiation, Fee schedule development, Medicare, Medicaid, Commercial insurance. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this General Medicine role.
Core responsibilities: The role involves recruiting and contracting behavioral health providers to maintain a high-quality network while managing system updates and fee schedule negotiations. The incumbent will serve as a subject matter expert, collaborating with internal stakeholders and state regulators to ensure networ...
Benefits package: Health insurance, Comprehensive benefits package, Incentive programs, Recognition programs, Equity stock purchase, 401k contribution. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
About WeekdayDoc
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Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (3)
Remote work (RR 0.57; 14-23% ↓ burnout)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Interpretation: Position demonstrates strong burnout protection with 3 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full Time
Posted
2d ago
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